Sports

Photo by Taylor Thomas/YHC Athletics

Photo by Taylor Thomas/YHC Athletics

Chavis leads Mountain Lions in loss against Augusta

News Staff
Monday, January 10, 2022
   The Young Harris College men's basketball team fell 112-58 to Augusta University Saturday (Jan. 8) afternoon in a Peach Belt Conferencecontest at the Christenberry Fieldhouse. Young Harris fell to 3-10 overall and 0-4 in the Peach Belt, while No. 12 Augusta improved to 12-1 and 2-1.
Photo Credit: Taylor Thomas / YHC Athletics

Photo Credit: Taylor Thomas / YHC Athletics

Fast start leads Lakers past Mountain Lions 85-69

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
   Carl Cleveland led the Mountain Lions with 32 points as the Young Harris College men's basketball team fell to Clayton State University Wednesday, Jan. 5, in a Peach Belt Conference contest at the YHC Recreation and Fitness Center.
Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Brooke Graves. No. 40 and Kaylee Leatherwood, No.31, focus on defense against Mtn. Heritage.

Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Brooke Graves. No. 40 and Kaylee Leatherwood, No.31, focus on defense against Mtn. Heritage.

Lady Jackets defeat Andrews in tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
With a hiatus in their Smoky Mountain Conference Schedule, the Lady Yellow Jackets participated in the Christmas Tournament hosted by Swain County High School during the Christmas break. Hayesville played three games in the tournament, dropping two, but ending on a high note with a win.
Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Ethan Hooper drives down the court in round one.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Ethan Hooper drives down the court in round one.

Yellow Jackets earn tournament win

News Staff
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
In a change of pace, the varsity Yellow Jacket basketball team participated in the Swain County High School Christmas Tournament. Although it was a new event for the Jackets, the results looked the same as previous holiday tournaments, with Hayesville taking first place.

Cleveland named PBC Player of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Young Harris College men's basketball player Carl Cleveland has been named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week ending Jan. 2. Cleveland scored a career-high 31 points to go with seven rebounds as the Mountain Lions lost to Flagler College Dec. 20.